We report an instance of interspecific adoption of Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) chicks by Common Terns (Sterna hirundo), two species that nest in similar habitats but differ substantially in their behavior and diets. This is the first report of adoption between these two species.
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1 September 2002
Adoption of Black-winged Stilt Chicks by Common Terns
Uzi Paz,
Yosi Eshbol
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